US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal in Epstein case

October 6, 2025

The US Supreme Court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her sex-trafficking conviction, upholding her 20-year sentence for recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse. Maxwell's legal team expressed disappointment and pledged to continue pursuing legal options to challenge her conviction. Despite the appeal's rejection, speculation has emerged about whether President Trump might pardon Maxwell, though the White House has stated this isn't being discussed.

Who is affected

Ghislaine Maxwell, who will continue serving her 20-year sentence
The underage victims who were recruited and groomed by Maxwell for Jeffrey Epstein
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family members, who expressed gratitude for the court's decision
Jeffrey Epstein's other victims

What action is being taken

Maxwell's legal team is continuing to explore legal avenues to challenge her conviction
Federal agents are interviewing Maxwell as part of an inquiry into Epstein's sex-trafficking scheme
The Justice Department has released over 33,000 documents related to the Epstein case
A congressional committee is releasing further documents from the Epstein estate

Why it matters

The court's decision maintains Maxwell's accountability for sex trafficking of minors
The case connects to prominent figures through Epstein's associations with wealthy and well-connected individuals
The investigative files surrounding Epstein's case have become a political flashpoint
The decision affects ongoing efforts to understand the full extent of Epstein's trafficking network and who might have been involved

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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